2027 player rankings: Stock-risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More prospects moved up in the latest installment of the 2027 Tennessee player rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Also, there were guys to debut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are a handful of stock-risers/newcomers in the latest installment:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Green lands inside the top 50</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. George's [player_tooltip player_id='3544662' first='Kamyrn' last='Green'] debuted at No. 43. The 6-foot-6 forward is a lengthy prospect with the ability to alter shots at the rim and send more into the stands. Green is hard to keep off the glass. He has good touch around the rim. As a junior last season, Green averaged 8.7 points and 8.0 rebounds on 58 percent shooting. His numbers should improve in 2026, and it's expected for him to be one of the most productive forwards across the state in DII-A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Torres lands inside the top 60</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knoxville Webb's [player_tooltip player_id='2310160' first='Huston' last='Torres'] moved up 11 spots to No. 58. The great thing about Torres is his willingness to compete on each possession. He doesn't let up when he's gassed. Torres finds an extra boost to stay competitive. He's a really good ball handler that plays with a good pace. Torres knows how to finish through contact at the rim. He shoots it a good clip from the perimeter. Torres takes good care of the basketball and makes the right reads. He could move up more in the next update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Williams moves inside the top 70</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goodpasture Christian's big man [player_tooltip player_id='2880037' first='Jacob' last='Williams'] moved up 13 spots to No. 68. At 6-7, Williams has good foot work and can score with his back to the basket. He does a great job rebounding the basketball and moving his feet on defense to alter shots at the rim. Williams finishes well around the rim and runs the floor well. He's a prospect that's in position to make another jump after having a productive June with the Cougars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grimes debuts inside the top</strong> <strong>80</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson Southside's [player_tooltip player_id='2815276' first='Jamarrion' last='Grimes'] debuted at No. 76. Grimes is a physical 6-4 forward that's looking to attack the rim and finish through contact. He's a reliable ball handler, shot maker, and good defender. Grimes plays hard on every possession. He's a leader on the court, communicates well with his teammates. Grimes is a winner. He has the physical tools, along with his great mindset that has made him attractive to college programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dickens debuts inside the top 90</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farragut's [player_tooltip player_id='3654539' first='Matthew' last='Dickens'] debuted at No. 85. Dickens is a 6-1 guard that's a 3-level scorer. He finishes well at the rim. Dickens is efficient from the mid-range area. He's a respectable 3-point shooter. Dickens averaged 7.0 points last season on 49 percent shooting from the field. His production will go up in 2026 after the Admirals lost their top 5 scorers. Dickens has the tools to be one of the best guards in Class 4A next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->